I’m a long haul truck driver with a Skeletool CX that’s been on my belt loop every single day for 13 years. It’s beat to hell but still going strong. 48 states, over a million miles, thousands of miles of backpacking, and countless household chores. I no longer carry a pocket knife because of this tool.

I have the Leatherman Micra. I have learnt that 90% of my EDC cutting tasks is best served done by scissors than a blade. Additionally, when folded up, there are no sharp edges to catch on fabric. A very underrated multitool.

I'm 50yrs a cabinet maker. Dozens of edc multi tools (at least 7 lost to TSA for keyring carry) Front pocket is premium real estate for me so compact is a must. I will always have a dedicated single blade EDC knife right front outside. (currently out of 50 to 60 is CJRB cleaver beast, Ken Onion SS leek and the incredibly slim sleek reverse tanto Coast LX502-all dependent on work that day or pants worn) Left front evolved to my ring zipper pull leather card/fob case attached with 1/2" curb link chain and leather belt strap. Since a multi tool was a must and 5th pocket wasn't available due to pill case i attached it with premium mini locking niteEZ carabiner-locking feature a must! So i can slip case in with tool and 3 keys hanging out top very accessible or I slide it all down and with it quick tug I can access the tool. And after 25 years of trial and error i first did not agree with much of op's list (i like the leatherman micro a lot) until the end and the last few. So my dedicated multi that has consistently been of daily use that i have given most of my mini multis to my daughters, wife, the kitchen drawer. And I'll say that often need use of pliers such as one of the Leathermans (the #1 multi tool I own but isn't and EDC is the leatherman Juice that has purple scales, saw, metal file with reverse a diamond hone! Plus) but I've given up on pliers for this dudes last pick: The Victornox Mini Champ2 (has to be 2) Why? The quality of the blades is still up to Swiss standards. The 'orange peeler' is actually a deadly sharp hook blade very handy for string cutting, minor gutting, it has a mm/in tiny rule -super useful. The micro Phillips/bottle opener i use 2x a week at least. the keyring, nail file scissors , micro slotted standard Swiss quality. Toothpick, i always have a dozen in storage as i use it every day. (this is the only modification i do. I switch out the tiny tweezers for the more practical tooth pick) And by far the most useful tool? How many times am i in a situation where i need a pen and none are to be found by me in my shop or the clerk or client that needs a small visual aid? Not more then other tools like scissors or file but everytime i remember and pull it out it makes it worth every penny.... and unfortunately mini chamo 2 is usually priced well north of $45. That tool is the retractable ballpoint pen cartridge which for an inch long rarely runs out of ink and is easily replaceable for a small price and rights about as well as the Fisher space pan at all angles and upside down and maybe in water but I haven't taste stress and maybe in water but I haven't tested that. and I believe the reason I specified the Swiss mini champ ll is because the Swiss mini champ comes with the same tools but There is a LED flashlight where the pen is in the 2. I have never had much use for the tiny little LEDs to retractable pen is a far superior choice and the deciding factor for me. And the OPs waffle steel mini champ has all the tools except it doesn't have a slot for the toothpick or the LED light if my memory serves me. It might have the tweezers which is the same thing as a toothpick if you switch out. I think the waffle steel is a premium vintage feature that looks great and sometimes feels better than the plastic scales. ( sometimes with luck I can find a new one for 30 to 35 and occasionally I'll throw down for a used one < $30 if I trust the seller when he says it's 99.5%. And I have to keep at least one in reserve at all times because even though it's on a locking carabiner I'm at the age where if I have one for more than a year it's good and more than a couple years it's amazing because these things have a way of disappearing when they're off the chain. And I just can't function without one. So, i can edit this list down to 3 w Leatherman micro, and the regular thin executive which are ubiquitous. anyway, the last tool made the time i spent watching worthwhile* *oh, i forgot-15 years ago my wife got me the outrageous Victornox deluxe executive with Sterling 925 scales with my initials engraved. Of course I'm not caring that on my ring with keys and in fact I think it ended up in her jewelry drawer where it sits only to be brought out maybe once a year to polish it, appreciate it but not use it just because it's so fucking nice. hopefully I'll make it to an age where I have the luxury of just slipping sterling silver multi-tool out of my fist pocket to unfurl the nail file and scissors to keep me busy in my rocking chair on the porch. thanks OP for taking the time and yes this is a compliment even though I would never carry most of your pics

The awl is a great tool to use with your screwdriver to pre-drill a small hole to center and start your wood screws. Only needs to be deep enough to start the threads

On the SOG power pint, you don't have to fold out the tool to push the lock tab to close te opened tool. You can unlock the tool by opening (halfway) another tool, and you can close the tool. I love the size of the screwdriver! You can reach deep nested screws (e.g. battery cover screws in toys). It is pretty handy!

SOG powerpint is my favorite tool of all time, used to carry the skeletool CX for a year, but was to big for me, then i rocked the gerber dime for about 8-9 months but allways wished it was just a tiny bit bigger, but then found the powerpint and its been in my pocket ever since, a good 5-6 month now. Ive done some mods to it like glued a magnet from a dead laptop to keep it closed so it desent open in my pocket, and ive filled down the bottleopenr to get a flathead driver.

My boys (and mom) gifted me a Leatherman after I lost my Swiss Army knife around 30 years ago, when there was only a standard model as far as I know. It has ridden in my watch pocket every day since. It hasn't saved my life or anything but if I had a quarter for every time that I used it I'd be a wealthy man. I've even developed the habit of holding it in place with my right hand whenever I run so it doesn't pop out of my pocket. I'd absolutley die if I lost it. I agree that scissors are a must for me, stray nose-hairs etc. as you get older. The pliers, half-serrated blade and file are also go-to's. When other guys go to look for tools I just break out the leatherman and get it done.

Too bad Leatherman decided to discontinue Squirt...

Originally the executive “orange peeler” was designed for pipe cleaning. The back side of executive peeler is razor sharp and works great for opening boxes

I'm an electrician by trade, and I carry a wingman every single day on my belt. I upgraded the pouch because the nylon wasn't cut for my line of work to the leather pouch, but I use it every single day. If I upgrade, I'm looking at a free. I only wish they would have scissors because I use them like crazy!

I must say I prefer the Super Tinker to the Compact... the screwdrivers do it for me and it's less expensive. Still a great buy.

I use as my EDC a Gerber Dime, and while too small for some needs… is a remarkable tool for its size! It’s like the Mighty Mouse of multitools.

Victorinox Manager/Rambler is godly. It's got the most used tools from the mini-champ in a bit smaller package for half the price.

I owned the Wave (stolen) when it came out; purchased a Charge TTI eleven years ago (en route to Leatherman to get repaired); just purchased a Molle Black customized Surge and Free P4. I love the Surge but I like the versatility of the P4. I like my Leathermans for their differences!

For me the Victorinox Explorer is my EDC urban carry, and if I'm going out of the city I'm taking the Victorinox Farmer X due to having a saw. Never felt like I needed one handed opening though.

I have three mini champs and I love every one! I've gone to carrying more pocket size tools than belt design because they're just as handy.

Leatherman signal in coyote tan + bit kits and bit extension + Leatherman Style CS everyday for the past 3 years. Perfect combination for all of my day to day needs

Best combo is a pocket knife with a squirt on your keychain, so it's always with you. If you work in construction daily, i would change that to a more substantial multi tool, such as a skeletool or Wave if i used a multi tool a lot.

The minichamp is great, but I prefer the rambler. Don’t really miss the extra tools and it’s thinner and less expensive! Great video, definitely need to give more of these a try.

I love my powerpint. Best tool i can get because i don't have the money for a Leatherman. I cant stop talking about how much i love this tool. The powerpint is very strong and fun to use. Thanks for the video!

I usually run a full size multitool, Gerber MP600 in a Clip&carry kydex sheath. I keep my Gerber Dime in a small pouch with a Gerber Shard & a Coldsteel Recon 1, that set up for real light minimalist carry. I keep a Leatherman Micra with Grimworkshop micro tools attached to the key ring with a Nitize S beaner. The SAK Bantam is a really good very light carry. It just depends on what environment I'm going to & what I expect to encounter when I get there. Enjoyed this video.

I've been carrying the Micra for about 10 years now I buy a new one every 2 years just because the spring of the scissors wears out. I carry it exclusively as an EDC grooming kit, the scissors make excellent finger nail clippers and the built in tweezers are very useful. I pair the Micra with the Leatherman Wingman so pliers are covered. It's a combination that has been working for me for years, so I probably won't be switching anytime soon.

ayyy, was just hoping you would upload soon. I bought the Powerpint and it's been very reliable for its compact size

On one hand, what a person chooses to carry is obviously a personal choice. But it’s nice to see other people liking and using the tools that work for me. I regularly carry the armbar drive, the dime and I recently picked up the key note to put my keys on my waist. When I need to slim down, I have the Victornox Signature Lite. It has the standard tools but with the pen and a flashlight. It’s not a solid dedicated light but I works in a pinch. 10/10 would recommend. But if he does re-release his version, I’m picking that up quick.

The one thing I'll say about the Gerber Dime is that the bottle opener is probably the best one I've ever used and not just on compact tools. It just works so damn well.

I got the Wave+, and as i can carry it on my belt, i dont really mind that it is a bit large. But as i dont need it very often, i dont carry it very often. For EDC, i have a keychain with: * Mecarmy "X1S" (tiny rechargeable 10180 battery keychain flashlight in titanium, which has very nice output and runtimes for EDC stuff) * pipe tool (for tobacco pipes) * keychain pipe stand (in the form of a leather "loop") * ExoTac NanoSpark (my favorite firestarter, with compartment for tinder inside) * emergency whistle (for SHTF situations when im hiking) * tiny Gerber folding knife/package opener Most people will think this is WAY too much for a keychain, but i actually really like this size, as: 1 - it doesnt bother me at all 2 - it makes it a lot easier to find my keys when im in a hurry 3 - it gives me a custom selection of the things i may need when im out and about. I think im gonna see if i can expand it with a compass and a flat head screwdriver (for adjusting the flame on my Zippo butane insert).

The best mini SAK is the midnite manager. No doubt about it. It’s much smaller than the mini Swiss champ but doesn’t have the pointless tools like the cuticle thing. You also get a pen and a flashlight. It rocks! i actually use mine all the time, Ito stays on my keys always. Knife law in the UK is really strict but i can ave that on my all the time without worrying about causing offence

I definitely think the nextool miniflagship deserved to be on this list. It is much better than the gerber dime for example. Although the construction is inferior to the leatherman micra, its scissors are more powerful and for the price it is almost unbeatable. If I lost it, it wouldn't hurt too much, which makes it ideal to carry in your pocket

I carry so many different knives. Usually 4 on or near me always. I like my Leatherman Kick in my EDC bag, Some form of 3 to 3 and a 1/2 inch folding blade in my pocket, a Spyderco bug on my necklace and a 2.5 inch fixed blade mounted to the straps on my EDC bag. Pretty much got any situation covered. I do like Victorinox though, just not as every day. I keep a Farmer in my other backpack for camping, bugout, whatever. It is there with some other stuff. Nice video! Oh.. One of my daughters got me my Mirca from ACE hardware years ago. Not sure if they still do knife stuff or not.

The Victorinox Midnite Manager is, in my opinion, the absolute best small/tiny EDC option. I have a Mini Champ too, but it doesn't really add any useful capabilities to warrant the added bulk (i.e. the tiny second blade, tiny ruler, orange peeler, and cuticle pusher don't really add much value in my book and make it heavier on my keys). I also really like the SOG PowerLitre, which is very similar to the PowerPint, but with a corkscrew and assist rather than the second blade and file. My biggest gripe about this line, and I believe a major omission on SOG's part, is the lack of a decent sized flathead screwdriver. I've seen some people modify theirs to add one, but we shouldn't have to do that. Although out of production now, the Leatherman Juice CS4 was also excellent, but I admit a bit heavy and lacking in locking tools.

an interesting function I have found for the bottle opener is for blind keepers. I sometimes have to take a blinds down to get to a window for work multiple times a week. the edge keeper that is a metal box style can be a pain to unclasp. the bottle opener is the best thing ive found that doesnt bend or mar it.

Sold my leatherman wave to upgrade to a P2. Once I made the bit driver mod like in your P2 mod video I have never looked back and fell in love with it even more. It’s in my edc rotation every other day depending on the day’s tasks. The P2 is the winner for me!

I have my Skeletool CX in my pocket and a Micra on my carabiner with my keys nearly every day when I leave the house. They make a good pair. I typically grab my Wave+ when I'm doing work around the yard or using the snow blower for replacing shear pins. The Powerpint has me intrigued!

My favorite is the Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit, weight is acceptable 210 grams, and works really good.

The squirt is my EDC, own 4 or 5 of them at this point. The scissors are small though well made, but the pliers cut too. Additionally the pliers with a little tweaking can be very precise, I use mine as tweezers having sanded and polished the tips inner surfaces to meet squarely. I'm rarely without one of these and a sharp knife to augment the small but serviceable knife on the leatherman.

Carrying either Skeletool or Gerber Suspension. Very handy here at high mountain desert plateau hideout NM. Suspension is heavy but....handy.

I love my Gerber Armbar. As a traveling aircraft mechanic it has come in very handy. It’s in my pocket every day now. All of our oil is still in metal cans from the 50’s for some reason. The pointed awl has been great for puncturing oil cans to service engines. The screwdriver has been used numerous times to save me a trip to the toolbox in the service van. I carry this and the baby Fenix flashlight every day in my pocket. Would be lost without them.

I'd personally go with the power pint + some Victorinox depending on the occasion + a main blade/something for self defense.

Great video. I've started carrying the Midnight Manager the past few years as a second tool. The pen is one of the most useful parts of it. But love having the quick access to the scissors. It's small enough that when I come home it stays in my pocket while my larger knife goes on my valet.

Maintenance fitter and I daily a Skeletool CX. It's amazing and the perfect maintenance tool! I don't go a day without it - at home or at work. Actually... I've got 2!

My Leatherman MUT EOD has been serving me well for a few years now. It's not really EDC friendly, though it does come with a pouch than can be worn on a belt. It has the best knife I have ever seen on a multitool.

I lost mine but I carried the Gerber Dime for over a year and used it a ton. The scissors were solid

My favorite compact edc is the victorinox manager. I carry it mainly so I can see the look on people's faces when they ask for a pen and I hand them a tiny pocket knife with a retractable pen.

Carried the Executive since high-school. I really like the orange peeler, it was a good box opener and flathead. The nail file was a good size 2 Philips head for light work, but I broke mine trying to loosen a really stuck screw.

As for a knife multi tool, I usually carry the True Utility Smartknife+ -Blade, with serrations -built in flatblade screwdrivers -mini pry bar - 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" wrenches built in -1/4" bit holder (for storage), plus bit driver slot in the tip for use -mini file -metric and SAE rulers (almost useless due to short length) It's about $10.00 USD and has more tools and uses than the Gerber Curve, but due to size takes a role of primary pocket knife.

Gerber Dime. I find myself using the exterior bottle opener often and it’s nice having the others for emergencies.

The Compact is great! 👌 I also have the Mini Champ and the Squirt PS4 (both great tools), but the one that I ALWAYS bring is the Leatherman Style PS since I can take it anywhere (including where blades are a no go). Glad you got the Skeletool CX btw. Thx a lot for the awesome content! 🙏

I've carried the SOG Power Pint for about 2 years now and it's a great tool. However, mine had a tendency to open up in my pocket exposing me to the sharp points of the tools. I had to remove all the screws and apply Loc-tite before reinstalling them and tightening them properly. Since doing this it has been a great tool I use almost daily in my profession. I agree wishing SOG would produce a Power Pint with a more premium build feel.

Swiss army signature/ manager lite is underrated. Pen, light, scissors and some extras in a keychain tool it's hard to beat. Pair it with quick release you can take it off easily and have it with you all the time. Loved the video great list!!

SOG PowerPint is also my favorite multitool. When it comes to the lock, I usually take out another tool and the lock lets go. This is faster than opening the pliers, pressing the lock, etc.

I think the Leatherman Style PS should be on the list. It's become my daily over the Squirt because the handles make the pliers a lot more usable. I can also take it on a plane because it's bladeless. Also, the Rambler is a good alternative to the Minichamp as it has the useful tools and a much cheaper price.

I personally carry a Skeletool and a Squirt PS4. The squirt is a non-negotiable everyday essential; the skeletool is a "most days but I'll skip it when I want to avoid carrying too much" tool for me and I'll carry a Victorinox Tinker in its place (smaller, lighter, still has a good toolset). But damn, I've had days where I very much regret leaving the skeletool at home. The screwdriver selection plus the size of the pliers seem to be exactly enough to get me out of just about any unexpected situation I encounter in my daily life. Initially I was bummed about the combo edge but I've come to enjoy having the serrations when I need them. On the other hand, some of the tools on the squirt have uses that are almost set in stone. Sometimes a tool helps me improvise a solution for something unexpected, but much of the tools' usage is for recurring tasks. Both are excellent multitools. I could probably carry just one of them (either one) and be fine. But I like both and want to carry both.

Great video. I found that for the Powerpint you can fit a flat Leatherman bit under the pocket clip. I carry in fifth pocket as well and the flat/Phillips bit works with the bitdriver.

If you do much camping, the Huntsman Swiss Army knife has a nice saw to make camp gadgets, a lace puller and leather working tools (like a point for sewing leather) to repair heavy fabric or leather items. Also the scissors, toothpick, tweezers and a couple of blades. Cutter and screw driver bottle opener. Not overly thick for having so many tools.

I'd go just a bit smaller for a keyring knife, and use the Victorinox Rambler. Has most of the useful functions of the Minichamp, and also the correct orientation for the scissors and main blade opposite the ring, but is a lot more compact.

Definitely advise everyone to try the leatherman Curl out! Been my favorite tool. It’s so light and has a great pocket clip

You need to try out the Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X. The ergonomics are simply unbeatable.

Not going to lie those skulls are pretty sick if I didnt just buy a winter co factor I would be getting a nice wall mount

SOGG PowerPint has been my EDC for a couple of years. I may not be the pickiest guy, but I think the build quality, i. e. : machining w the gears is pretty great. I originally found it the most 'fidgety' to just sling open, but - using the pocket clip - it constantly fell open in my pocket, until I added a tiny magnet to the 'free' end. Now it's not a fidget item, but it solved the extremely annoying in-pocket self-deploying issue, which often made it very difficult to get out, because it would get really jammed up when open in a pocket.

I have a Victorinox Ranger, it has "CAMPING" written on it with a little wigwam, I've had it about 7 years and couldn't live without it, the only thing it doesn't have is pliers, I've used the needle for a number of things, it's good for helping get splinters out.

Vic Compact is standard size tool, 91mm. And you can use that pin when working on a metal. Measure, scratch a line and cut. Easy.

I use a sog powepint in my sling bag.. And use Victorinox 0.6463.94 Nail Clip 580 Camo 66mm on my keys... I also have the leatherman ratcheting Drive kit thing for the sog... Kinda coves everything I need... But other than that I have a nitecore Tiki flashlight and a lighter bro mini for my fire needs lol... And I alway have my QSP canary neck knife or my vosteed raccoon folder (both in 14C28N... My favorite😋)...... O and I use a nite-ize G-Series clip

Wenger Esquire is an overlooked model too. Slightly larger than the Vic Classic, same tool set (proper nail cleaner vs flat head screwdriver). Better scissors than the Classic. I EDC a stainless steel version.

I'm a man. I edc Spirit X and an Explorer on me, Knipex 150 and other tools in my Maxpedition Fatboy Versipack, which is my edc bag since forever! PS Both Spirit X and Maxpedition Fatboy, look like new, even though both, have been through hell!! Best part no2, these both take almost zero maintenance, to keep them at that level! I only clean the bag once a couple of years!

The pin on the Victorinox Compact is a sewing pin, also used for resetting your phone/electronic devices. 👍

I received a Leatherman Micra as a safety award at work over 20 years ago and It has lived on my work keys ever since.

I would love to have a “bladeless” skeletool with large scissors!

I've had my Micra since 1999, it is simply all that I need usually.

I still pine for the Leatherman SideClip I had back in the day. I have not carried a multi-tool since I lost mine and found out I can not get them anymore. The biggest thing is how thin it is. 1/2" thick makes for a much more comfortable carry. 2nd is that the screw drivers come out the end and the whole thing opens up so you get incredible reach. Perfect for getting to screws in the bottom of a computer case.

I use an armbar slim.. screw driver and knife combo!! I use it everyday at work. The no locking screw driver hasn't been an issue because you can turn it 90 degrees and get extra torque.

To close a tool on SOG Powerpint you can just partially open any other tool; it will disengage the lock and allow to close both tools easier than open pliers every time.

I’ve been using the Leatherman curl for a few months now. It’s a great size to stick in the pocket without sacrificing feeling big enough to be useful.

I have a few different multitools that are with me basically every day. I don't have all of the options that most of you have because of local knife laws (which means I can't carry a power pint :( or a wave) But if I am on site, I have my Rebar. When I am at school, my pencil case has a craftsman version of the micra (mostly used for the scissors and nail file/scraper). If I am just out and about, it is all about my juice c2. Other than pliers and screw drivers, for me it is all about the awl and the can opener. I cannot tell you how many times I have actually had to open cans with a multi-tool even though I was at someone's house.

I carry a Wave everyday. Done it for 6 years. Carried smartly, it's not bad at all. People that complain about a Leatherman being "too big" make me laugh. I carry a full size sig P220 with 4 magazines, and a tourniquet. I do that everyday. Again, it's a mindset, suck it up buttercup.

Leatherman Skeletool in my opinion it’s the best EDC multitool. It’s that thing that you forget that your carrying all the time with you till you have to fix something and you get the job done with it. And it’s the most good looking one from all that I’ve seen. Can’t recommend enough.

When I seen this thumbnail in my feed and read the title, I audibly said "oh hell yes". Let's do the damn thing!

enjoyed your comparison. Ive found that in EDC theology, as in life, there are two kinds of people: Those that get the mini champ and those that do not. I have heard people wax on about the tools being strange yada yada... But a little creativity goes a long way, that cuticle cutter can be used as a bigger flathead, a prying bar, etc. To me the Mini is the best multi considering ratio of tools to have and size. It is my favorite Swiss Army Knife.

I use the power pint, you don't have to open it to close the tools just pull another tool next to it about a quarter of the way then food it in.

The executive is my favorite SAK, and was used on my favorite MacGyver episode. Unfortunately the 74mm has been discontinued which is why it is so expensive now.

I have to agree with you on the Powerpint, bought it on 2021, it has what you are most likely to need. For me the powerpint is another example of a jack of all trades master of none. It’s amazing for EDC, not really meant to do some hard work. Quality could really be better in my opinion but it’s not bad. I personally use the scissors more than the pliers, so I mostly carry either the powerpint or a victorinox huntsman with a swissqlip. Cool video as always

The Victorinox Compact is the standard 91mm size, which includes the majority of Victorinox's catalog. I do agree they should incorporate some of the tools into more models, though, such as the little file in the back, the pen slot and the included pin. The combo tool is pretty cool too, but I know that, like me, a lot of people actually enjoy both the flat head/bottle opener and the can opener separately. Anyway, yeah, most swiss army knives are that size.

I carry a Wave 90% of the time (for about 17 years now) but I also like the SoG Powerpint when I don't want/need the Wave, I also have a Skeletool and a lot of Victorinox knives but all of them together I only carry them about 5% of the time. The Squirt or Dime are a good idea (and I have/had both) but you can't do much with it before it brakes and that's what happened to at least one of the functions of them. I hate that Leatherman discontinued the Juice before I could buy it and that they don't have any multitool that is the same size with as many functions (like the Powerpint).

I'm a fan of the Gerber Dime....The pliers are a slight flaw, in that the springs that lock them into place can fail if you put too much pressure on them...But, on the other hand, the tolerances at the tips are so tight that you can use them as stronger tweezers, to extract those splinters and tiny metal slivers, or even hairs! The bottle opener also can be used as a wrench to turn some common sizes of bolts and nuts. I hang it by the bottle opener too, attaching it by a mini carabiner to my keychain.

I got the victorinox executive for $12. A guy on fb ordered one and they sent him a box full(like 18). So he sold them to people cheap. I freaking LOVE it!! I’ve used that obscure tool in it a bunch of times. It’s a great size on a small carabiner on my edc bag.

I carry a leatherman bond with pocket clip everyday. I have beat it up working on a farm for the last year. It has held up great.

Hi, my edc is the Victorinox Manager. I can do all things like the mini champ, so the Manager is my champ. In the other pocket I carry a LM Ps4, a great tool, but I only use the Victorinox. Regards from Germany

I’m not sure what model I have but I got it as a gift in the early nineties still works today usually kept it in my car great tool

Here's a trick for closing the locking tools on the SOG Powerpint. Instead of opening the tool to depress the lock bar, I defeat the lock by partially opening another tool on the same side of the handle. That will disengage the lock from the tool you were using, then just close them both at once.

Great video. I've worked in security protecting certain client and stakeholders assets for 30+ years. Sometimes.. I have to drive across states to those stakeholders sites no matter what the weather is. I always have one multi tool with pliers in my bag with other gear and then a 2nd on me. In my bag, I have a old U.S.A. made Gerber, they used to give those out to certain military branches back in the day. But on me, at all times.. I have a very inexpensive multi tool with pliers that I bought for less than $15.00 at the time and I've used it for close to 7 years with no issues. Is it the BEST ? NO. Am I going to rip a part an engine with it? NO. But I tell you one thing.. It's helped me out in more that one time. And if I lose it on site or in between anywhere it's not going to hurt my wallet that much and I can buy another one easy enough.. There is tons of those cheap but useful ones out there. Have a great day.

I've seen a lot of comments about Victorinox knives and how they're just toys... well compared to some pocket tools perhaps, but I always grew up with a Classic in my pocket and price vs performance (and the fact you could get them on every corner) made it a perfectly fine tool for me. I could easily go down the rabbit hole and tell you whatever multitool you have is wimpy, nothing will beat a real solid tang knife, nothing will beat real scissors or shears, nothing will beat a real saw or tweezers... that's not what a multitool is about. Weight, size, the tools on the multitool, those are what matter, and for some people a Victorinox knife is fine. If you need or want something more rugged fine, but I just don't get why you'd ever poopoo a random multitool that wasn't fit for you. There's hundreds of choices for a reason!

Great video. Skeletool and Sog PowerLitre are my most used too. Another one Id highly recommend is the Ruike LD41. Great price, build quality and steel choice. Only downside is pliers are small and light duty only

You don't have to open the power pint to unlock a tool. You can unlock a tool one-handed by partially opening another tool which causes the lock mechanism to raise, then you can close them up, nice and neat.

Love my Skeletool! I carry the Skeletool RX. I like having a serrated blade in my bag since the knife in my pocket is always a plain edge. It essentially functions as a small saw which often comes in handy.

Got a sidekick super cheap and I cant help but to love it, got anything and everything i could need.

Leatherman wave with upgraded blade steel has been on my side for the last 14 years! I've broke the pliers once, but Leatherman was quick to replace the whole tool for free! I also carry a tiny Victornox that has a awesome pair of nail clippers on it and a few other useful tools! Those two are with me daily and if for some reason I don't have them I feel totally naked!!

Leatherman PS4 squirt. Love it. So much usable utility, so little space and weight.

For me it's important for the pliers and screwdrivers to not be on the same "body" so I like to carry a Knipex Cobra with a SAK Tinker or Supertinker

my pockets are empty and it's the best feeling

More mini champs please, I’ll pay the extra. I never got one of the first ones.

Didn't expect the Executive, as i haven't seen anyone on the internet mention it. I had one in my pocket for 5 years during engineering school. (I am from europe and we never had a weapon problem in schools, so having a little pocket knife in school wasn't a problem, even less so if it's as small and unintimidating. Also it was during the 90's) My first "multitool" as you guys call it was a vic Sportsman, i got somewhere around 88-90 from my parents at age 8-10. Only used it at home and then to my horror, "lost it".(It was from the aera without the scale tools and no key chain ring) Years later, when my parents went on a trip to a different city in our country, they brought back a present for me which was a Executive. When i started engineering school at age 14, i put that into my pocket and it stayed there for the 5 years this school took. (Even had it with me in the suit i had to wear for the oral part of the final exams.) During tose 5 years at some point i found my Sportsman again, but kept the Excutive in the pocket as i never had anyone react bad seeing it. At most people (teachers) called it cute and were surprised how sharp it was. As for the orange peeler: depends on the orange, but it works for that. Thing is: just because Victorinox calls it an orange peeler doesn't mean you only can use it for that. The tip is intended to be a flathead screwdriver, and you can scrape or even cut things with the "peeler section". And don't forget that the "vertical" (for a lack of a better term) part where the peeling blade turns 90° to the arm is sharp too. So the thing can do many things if you are a little creative. During that school years it was mandatory that you do at least 4 weeks of internship every two years in a company that works in the field of engineering you do the school for. The time for these internships was during the 6 weeks of summer holiday. (so when people in normal schools who wanted to have the qualification to study at a university had 6 weeks off, we had to work. But that wasn't something new, as they had up to 30 hours of school a week, while we in engineering school had 40. Not counting homework and studying for exams and tests of course) During such an internship i was helping installing telephone systems in homes and companies. I was mostly installing and wiring plug sockets. Even there i used the executive. It's small blade i used for wire stripping. I was as fast as the guy i was accompanying most of the time with his pliers. I got so used to wire stripping with a blade that with some data wires i still do that to this day. After this school i switched back to my sportsman and one of those is in my pocket for the last 23 years. I do have a Leatherman Charge AL in my working backpack, and it became 100% more worth to me with the ratchet! At one point friends gifted me a Skeletool including the "small skelletool" you mentioned in the video. The Sekletool i use occasionaly for housework at home, and the small one i tried as edc this summer when the shorts have minimal pockets (with the danger that a pocket knife can fall out) with a bit of paracord through a belt loop and the small thing hooked into the paracordloop with it's carabiner. That carabiner is a slight advantage over the Executive in such a situation i think as it is qiuick to attach and detach.